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- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 7f 191y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 05696-
Last run: 227 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from a poor hurdle run 16 days ago but last month's second over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) was a pretty good effort and the forecast faster ground here ought to suit him better; big player if first-time visor has desired effect. |
9/2 |
11/8
- Place: £1.30
Form: 8091-4 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
9th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Chase winner at the second attempt when always prominent at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) in June; well held over hurdles next time and perhaps heavy ground not ideal when still running well back chasing at Cartmel; has a long absence to overcome. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 978P-
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Tailed-off favourite at Cartmel early last month but that may have come too soon, seven days after she completed a Hexham double (both 2m7f, good; one of them under Paddy Barlow); lightly raced under rules and this soft-ground point winner could have more to offer. |
100/30 |
|
6th 13 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Won at Hexham (2m7f, good) on June 3 in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and easily made all there (2m7f, good) last Sunday; won on soft going in a point; a 7lb penalty may not stop her if her fine form continues. |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, made all, went clear before last, ridden run-in, comfortably |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 1024R-
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Sole win came in first-time blinkers at Southwell (2m4f, Class 5 mares' handicap hurdle) in June 2022; a bit better since returning from further wind surgery, rallying into fourth from 8lb out of the handicap at Market Rasen (3m; cheekpieces) latest; isn't without a chance. |
11/2 |
|
4th 11 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Stuck to task well when fourth here (2m5f, good; just behind Ribeye) last month but is effectively 7lb higher today and is yet to add to his 2022 hurdle win; often wears blinkers; cheekpieces tried today. |
33/1 |
11/4
Form: P895-3
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Took well to first-time visor at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month, opening his account; may build on that success and show further progress in the retained headgear; respected up 7lb. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Maiden; hasn't looked straightforward but has been placed in two of most recent three starts, the latest when just behind Ahead Of The Field over C&D last month; visor could well help him take another step forward. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Holds solid claims on the form of his Uttoxeter third in May but he came in a remote fifth of seven in 3m Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago; he needs to get back on track. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 6P3PP-
Last run: 88 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd May 2023 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, fell 7th |
20/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Inconsistent sort who has won just one of his 30 starts and was pulled up at Catterick last time; however, a case can be made judged on three of his seven performances in 2022 and he's not written off today. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, mistake 5th |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 77/P9-
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd May 2023 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
led, pushed along 12th, headed and weakened quickly before 3 out |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning pointer but he's 0-7 under rules and was pulled up over C&D (heavy; 50-1) on his chase debut last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's well into the veteran stage and has plenty to prove in this big-field event. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Winning pointer who is making his debut over regulation fences after 459 days on the sidelines; probably best watched. |
18/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.13 |
| Trifecta | £39.80 |
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